Obituaries

Betty Lou Banks, 99, of Fayetteville, passed away July 18, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born November 7, 1920 in Rogers, AR to Guy C. and Nellie Jones Banks. She was preceded in death by her parents; one nephew, John Lee Banks; and brother, John C. Banks of New Mexico. Betty Lou attended school in…View Obituary

Dale Eugene Brown, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Springdale.  He was born August 8, 1946 in Dripping Springs, AR to Tink and Anna Mae Briley Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Pamela Kay Brown. Dale was an outstanding basketball player and played for Arkansas…View Obituary

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Tyrec Jamal Nance gained his wings at the young age of 18. Tyrec was born on January 16, 2002 in Kansas City, MO to Pamela Wallace. He gave his life to Christ at a young age.  He was a member at Genesis Church in Fayetteville, AR where Rev. Jody Farrell…View Obituary

Lillian Parker, age 86, of Fayetteville, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  She was born in Elkins, Arkansas on October 27, 1933, and was the daughter of Jim and Leona Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Calvin Moore; one sister, Mildred Bell; and…View Obituary

James Charles Murphy, 65, of Fayetteville, AR passed away July 8, 2020 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.  He was born July 27, 1954, the son of James E. Murphy and Rovena Bittick Murphy of Fayetteville. James is survived by his parents; one son, James Jess (JJ) Murphy of Fayetteville; one brother, Edward…View Obituary

Anna Claire Boyd Zawislak, age 75, passed gently away on the morning of July 7, 2020, in the presence of loving family.  Born in Jal, New Mexico, on November 9, 1944, the third of ten children, she grew up in Kermit, Texas.  She graduated salutatorian from Kermit High in 1963 and earned a degree in…View Obituary

William Gerard McQuade, “Bill” was born January 5, 1944 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to William Arthur McQuade and Kathleen June (Adams) McQuade. After attending Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, Bill enlisted in the US Army where he attained the rank of Captain and was a decorated combat helicopter…View Obituary

Terry Lynn Gibson, 60, of Fayetteville, AR died Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home.  He was born June 7, 1960. He is preceded in death by his father, Don Gibson. Terry was a basket maker of Gibson’s Baskets. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; mother, Ann Gibson; brother, Joey Gibson; sons, Darryl Hays…View Obituary

Larry Ray Smith, born March 24, 1944, Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life July 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Gladys and Willie Eugene (Bill) Smith of Little Rock; son, Stephen Ray Smith of Fayetteville; and brother, Randy Smith of Greenbrier, Arkansas. Larry is survived by two grandchildren, Katlyn Baker (Ryan) of Prairie Grove and…View Obituary

Margie Faye Combs (lovingly called “Bordie” by her family), 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 in Fayetteville.  She was born December 5, 1932 in Japton, AR to Carl and Iva Elizabeth Haskins Williams.  She was raised in Ball Creek, AR.  Margie was one of six children. She was preceded in death by…View Obituary